With expanded choices for added versatility, Node is a natural fit in cafés, libraries, lounges, student common areas—all the places where personalized learning experiences happen.
A Smart Solution
Node school chairs are highly mobile —a quality that translates directly into classroom performance. After all, a lesson plan can be carried out more effectively when seating is arranged and rearranged effortlessly.
Features

Base
The base of Node provides choice and versatility to meet the needs of different spaces and students. Options include the five-arm and tripod base with casters and a swivel seat for quick and fluid movement and for storing of personal belongings.

Seat
The seat of Node is an easy-to-maintain flexible solution. For elevated comfort and aesthetics, Node offers an attractive cushion seat—perfect for long stretches of sitting in the classroom, lounge or student common areas.

Worksurface
The Node chair has an adjustable worksurface, providing a perfect fit for students of all shapes and sizes. The Node chair’s worksurface can be swung out or be pulled in to accommodate students for maximum comfort.
Learning Space Types

In the Classroom
Node takes passive space and makes it active, because when students can constantly move around, they’re more interactive, collaborative, comfortable and engaged.

All Around Campus
With expanded choices for added versatility, Node is a natural fit in cafés, libraries, lounges, student common areas—all the places where personalized learning experiences happen.

Versatile Seating
Node’s versatility and mobility also make it a perfect addition to corporate learning spaces. Find out more about the different spaces where Node, along with other products, improve the learning experience.
Classroom Spaces
Libraries Spaces
In-Between Spaces
Faculty Spaces
Sustainability
Overview
Overview
Designing for Sustainability
We believe the only way to provide the best office furniture solutions is to ensure they’re the best products for the environment. That’s why every step of the way – through design, manufacturing, delivery and product lifecycle – we consider the impact of our work on people and on the environment and uncover opportunities to make things better.
Up to
recycled content
Up to
recyclable
Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Materials
Up to 99% recyclable
Made with up to 16% recycled content
Additional Considerations
Every stage of the Node chair’s life is being considered. We work with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) to select materials that are assessed safe for human and environmental health.
The Node chair is undergoing a complete Life Cycle Assessment, evaluating the chair’s lifelong impact on the environment—from materials extraction through production, shipping, use, and end of life.
LEED Contribution
LEED Contribution
Steelcase supports the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system with products that can contribute to LEED Building Design + Construction (BD&C), LEED Interior Design + Construction (ID&C), or LEED Operations + Maintenance (O&M) certification criteria.
Since the USGBC and its certification partner, GBCI, evaluate each project individually, the role our products play in achieving LEED certification is unique to each project.
Node LEED Contributions
- Recycled content
- Regional materials
- Low-Emitting materials
- Sustainable purchasing
Certificates
Certificates
Certifications can help you choose products that are environmentally sustainable and just right for your project. Node has achieved the following certifications:
Cradle to Cradle Certified™
Silver
ANSI/BIFMA level Certified
Level 2
SCS Indoor Air Advantage Certified
SCS IAQ Gold
Product Range
Specifications
- Standard + Optional Features
- Dimensions - Tripod Base
- Dimensions - Five Star Base
- Global Availability
Standard + Optional Features
Standard + Optional Features
Node Components
Flexible Seat
Flexible seat with simple adjustments keeps people comfortable in a variety of postures.
Easy Maintenance
Comfort without upholstery means easy maintenance.
Open seat design
Open seat design offers easy access, while arms serve as bag or purse hooks.
Swivel seat
Swivel seat keeps open sight lines.
Casters
Casters lend mobility for quick, easy transitions between configurations.
Cupholder
Optional cupholder frees up worksurface area for books and technology.
Base
Base keeps backpacks and personal belongings out of the aisle.
Personal Worksurface
Personal worksurface is adjustable, non-handed, and large enough to support digital and analog resources.
Tablet Stand
Tablet stand supports all top-selling tablets and smartphones in both portrait and landscape positions, making content easy to view and freeing up space on the worksurface for other class materials.
Cushion
Available in a wide selection of easy-to-clean fabrics and vinyl.
X-base
X-base is made from steel and adds durable sophistication.
Wood base
Wood base offers a refined aesthetic and natural presence in multiple finishes.
Steelcase Warranty
Steelcase warranty with elevated durability testing makes Node an easy choice.
Surface Materials
Standard Colors
- Sterling Dark Solid (6059)
- Citron (6332)
- Midnight (6259)
- Wasabi (6335)
- Picasso (6333)
- Arctic White (6009)
- Platinum (6249)
- Black (6205)
- Jazz Blue (6336)
- Chili (6338)
- Element (6337)
- Flash (6334)
Signature Plastics
- Aubergine (6BD1)
- Peacock (6BD2)
- Jungle (6BD3)
- Merlot (6BD4)
- Honey (6BD5)
- Lagoon (6BD6)
- Saffron (6BD7)
Paint Palette
- Champagne Metallic (4750)
- Platinum (4799)
- Black (0835)
Tripod Base
- Element (6337)
- Platinum Solid (6249)
- Near Black (6295)
Worksurface
- Platinum Solid (6249)
- Seagull (6053)
- Sand (6654)
- Element (6337)
- Near Black (6295)
Dimensions - Tripod Base
Dimensions - Tripod Base
TRIPOD BASE
Seat depth | 16 9/16" |
Seat Depth for Mid-Back | 15 1/2" |
Maximum Seat Width | 19 1/2" |
Seat Height from Floor | 18 1/4" |
Back Height from Floor (not seat) | 35" |
Back Height from Floor (not seat) for mid-back | 31 1/4" |
Width | 23 3/4" |
Worksurface Size | 22 1/4" x 12" |
Worksurface Depth Adjustment | 7 1/4" to 15" |
Maximum Width between Arms | 20 1/8" |
Worksurface Height from Floor | 28 1/2" |
Dimensions - Five Star Base
Dimensions - Five Star Base
FIVE-STAR BASE
Seat depth | 16 9/16" |
Seat Depth for Mid-Back | 15 1/2" |
Maximum Seat Width | 19 1/2" |
Seat Height from Floor | 15 7/8" to 217/8" |
Back Height from Floor (not seat) | 33 1/4" to 381/2" |
Back Height from Floor (not seat) for mid-back | 28 7/8" to 34" |
Width | 23 3/4" |
Worksurface Size | 22 1/4" x 12" |
Worksurface Depth Adjustment | 7 1/4" to 15" |
Maximum Width between Arms | 20 1/8" |
Worksurface Height from Floor | N/A |
FIVE-STAR STOOL
Seat depth | 16 9/16" |
Seat Depth for Mid-Back | 15 1/2" |
Maximum Seat Width | 19 1/2" |
Seat Height from Floor | 23 7/8" to 31 7/8" |
Back Height from Floor (not seat) | 40 7/8" to 48 1/4" |
Back Height from Floor (not seat) for mid-back | 37 1/8" to 44 1/2" |
Width | 27 1/4" |
Worksurface Size | 22 1/4" x 12" |
Worksurface Depth Adjustment | 7 1/4" to 15" |
Maximum Width between Arms | 20 1/8" |
Worksurface Height from Floor | N/A |
Global Availability
Global Availability
This product is available in the following regions:
- Asia Pacific
- Central America
- South America
- North America
- Europe
- Middle East
- Africa
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